TECT voter packs on their way

Voter packs for this year's TECT election will be sent out to voters this coming Monday, June 30.

The nineteen candidates vying for only three places on the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust were announced on June 4.

The 2014 candidates are:

Pete Blackwell
Ross Brown
Jerry Cowper
Mary Dillon
Brian Diver
Bill Faulkner
Andrew Fenton
Phil Holland
Eddie Jackson
Annette Johnston
Tony Kelly
Yvette Lamare
Michael O'Neill
Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell
Ron Scott
Ian Turner
Paul Tustin
Frank Vosper
Denise Whitehead

Independent Returning Officer Warwick Lampp said this year's 19 candidates for the three places on the Trust, compares to 23 candidates in 2012, and 18 in 2010.

Current chair Michael Cooney and existing Trustee Dame Susan Devoy have chosen not to stand.

Deputy Chair Bruce Cronin thanked them for their service.

"I take this opportunity to thank both Michael and Susan for their outstanding service to TECT," he said.

"Michael has been the Chair since 2002, and TECT would not be where it is today without his considered and exemplary leadership. Dame Susan's profile in the community, valued contribution and extensive networks in the Bay will also be sorely missed by Trustees."

The election is being carried out by both internet and postal voting.

Consumers can only vote using one method. If votes are received by both internet and post from the same consumer, both their votes will be invalid. Each consumer is entitled to one vote irrespective of how many power connections they may have.

Any queries about the election of Trustees or eligibility to vote can be made to the Independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, on the Election Hotline 0508 666 337.